The final point-to-point of the Midlands Area season took place at Dingley racecourse, just outside Market Harborough in Leicestershire, on Saturday 13th May and produced doubles for jockey Jack Andrews and trainer Tom Ellis. Dale Peters trains and rides Thunderstruck, who made it two wins from the last three outings as he won the first […]
Calling All Pony Racers
Pony Racing starts in the area on Sunday 9th April, at the Pytchley Point-to-Point at Guilsborough, near Northampton.
Entries close: 8PM ON SUNDAY, 2ND APRIL ONLINE AT www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk
1st Race: Race 138cm and Under Novice Rider Race
Distance 7f
Race Conditions For Riders who have never won an OPEN ptp Pony Race
or an OPEN Pony Club Race who have NOT taken part in
the Charles Owen Summer Racecourse Series. For
Genuine Pony Club and Hunting-type Ponies measuring
138cm & under. Ponies may not have been placed 1st-4th
In any Open Pony Club Race since 1st January 2016.
Ponies may NOT have competed in the Racecourse
(summer) Series. Once a Pony/Rider have won 2 of these
they will no longer be eligible to compete in these races.
2nd Race 148cm and Under Novice Rider Race
Distance 7f
Race Conditions For Riders who have never won an OPEN ptp Pony Race
or an OPEN Pony Club Race who have NOT taken part in
the Charles Owen Summer Racecourse Series. For
Genuine Pony Club and Hunting-type Ponies measuring
148cm & under. Ponies may not have been placed 1st-4th
In any Open Pony Club Race since 1st January 2016.
Ponies may not have competed in the Racecourse
(summer) Series. Once a Pony/Rider have won 2 of these
they will no longer be eligible to compete in these races.
3rd Race 148cm & Under Open
Distance 7f
Conditions Open
A prize will be given to 1st 138cm past the post. If sufficient entries
the race will be divided into two height categories.
We hope that you will join in the fun, and support the generous sponsors,
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